Living in Gulf Stream, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gulf Stream · Census data 2020–2024
Gulf Stream has 785 residents with a median age of 62.9. The median household income is $226,563 (204% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $1,750/month.
Gulf Stream is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gulf Stream at a glance
- Population
- 785
- Median age
- 62.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $226,563State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,750/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 90.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 77.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Gulf Stream a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 204% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Home values 457% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Gulf Stream
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gulf Stream the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,750 per month, which is 34.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Gulf Stream median household income
The median household income in Gulf Stream is $226,563 and the income per person is $214,782. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Gulf Stream: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 598
- Owner-occupied
- 90.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.2%
- Vacant
- 36.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.07
36.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Gulf Stream has many vacation and second homes.
Gulf Stream demographics
- Population
- 785
- Median age
- 62.9
- Under 18
- 9.6%
- 65 and older
- 43.7%
- Households
- 379
- Foreign-born
- 11.7%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gulf Stream ›
Education in Gulf Stream
77.2% of adults 25 and older in Gulf Stream have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 36.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gulf Stream
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 23.4%
- Drive alone
- 64.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Gulf Stream vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Stream | 785 | $226,563 | $2,000,001 | $1,750 |
| Briny Breezes | 394 | $65,179 | $254,000 | $1,188 |
| Delray Beach | 67,979 | $82,041 | $420,300 | $1,961 |
| Boynton Beach | 81,435 | $70,074 | $351,100 | $2,041 |
| Ocean Ridge | 1,537 | $128,750 | $1,138,700 | $1,953 |
| Golf | 265 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Highland Beach | 4,311 | $145,485 | $909,200 | $3,501 |
| San Castle | 3,052 | $57,228 | $303,900 | $1,596 |
| Manalapan | 353 | $164,375 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Gulf Stream, FL?
The median household income in Gulf Stream is $226,563, 204% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Gulf Stream?
The median home value in Gulf Stream is $2,000,001, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Gulf Stream?
The median gross rent in Gulf Stream is $1,750 per month, about 34.2% of household income.
Is Gulf Stream, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 204% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: home values 457% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8%.
What is the median age in Gulf Stream?
The median age in Gulf Stream is 62.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Gulf Stream?
The average commute to work in Gulf Stream is 22 minutes; 23.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gulf Stream?
The unemployment rate in Gulf Stream is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gulf Stream?
77.2% of adults in Gulf Stream have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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